Overview

Aldous Law represents individuals and businesses who have been harmed by the misdeeds of others. Led by noted Dallas trial lawyers Charla Aldous , the firm handles cases involving personal injury, business disputes, medical malpractice, products liability and wrongful death.

Early in her legal career, Charla spent many years representing defendants. Her “insider’s knowledge” of the defense side of the docket has proven invaluable to her clients. She understands the “tricks of the trade,” and can anticipate the other side’s moves.

Whether it’s standing up to environmental polluters, healthcare providers, the pharmaceutical industry, or those simply unwilling to take responsibility for the damage they’ve caused, Charla’s driving goal is to make sure her clients receive the justice they deserve, and to make a positive a difference in their lives.

A past president of the American Board of Trial Advocates-Dallas Chapter, Charla is heavily involved in the legal community. She is a member of the American Association for Justice, Texas Bar Foundation, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Dallas Bar Association and Dallas Trial Lawyers Association. She also has earned membership to the prestigious Inner Circle of Advocates, an invitation-only group of 100 of the nation’s top plaintiff lawyers.

In addition to being featured in Best Lawyers in America each year since 2003, Charla earned special recognition as the Best Lawyers Litigator of the Year in Dallas for Personal Injury in 2009, 2017 & 2019 and Medical Malpractice in 2013, 2016 & 2018.

A veteran of more than 200 trials, Charla is routinely recognized among the top trial lawyers in the country. She has earned numerous honors and awards, including:

  • Aldous Law Named Elite Trial Lawyers Finalists in the "Other" and "Product Liability" Categories (2019)
  • Aldous Law Names to The National Law Journal's 2018 list of Top 100 Verdicts for securing a $25 million verdict (2018)
  • Trial Lawyer of the Year (Texas Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates, 2008)
  • Top 10 attorneys in the entire state of Texas (Texas Super Lawyers magazine, 2012-2013)
  • Top 100 attorneys in Texas (Texas Super Lawyers magazine, 2003-2018)
  • Top 50 female attorneys in Texas (Texas Super Lawyers magazine, 2003-2018)
  • 500 Leading Plaintiffs Lawyers in America (Lawdragon, 2007, 2015-2018)
  • Best Lawyers in Dallas (D Magazine, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019)
  • Best Women Lawyers in Dallas (D Magazine, 2010)
  • Texas’ Top 5 Personal Injury Attorneys (Texas Lawyer’s “Go-To Guide,” 2007)
  • Ten Winning “Lawyers in America” (The National Law Journal, 2005)
  • Top 10 Verdicts in the Nation (Lawyers Weekly USA, 2000, 2004)

Charla earned her undergraduate degree from Austin College in Sherman, Texas, where she was honored as the school’s 2007 Distinguished Alumni. She earned her law degree from Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law.

Practice Areas

  • Auto Accidents
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Catastrophic Injuries
  • Truck Accidents
  • Wrongful Death
  • Amputation
  • Burn Injuries
  • Crush Injury
  • Bicycle Accidents
  • Products Liability
  • Explosion Injuries
  • Paralysis
  • Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
  • Pedestrian Accidents
Magnifying glass with star icon
Practice Areas:
2
Person outline with Best Lawyers logo
Best Lawyers Recognized:
2

Rankings

Regional

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tier
1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Tier
1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Firm Leadership

About Our Clients

Aldous Law has a tremendous track record representing clients in cases involving personal injury, business disputes, medical malpractice, products liability or wrongful death. Some of the firm’s most significant cases include work on behalf of:

• The family of a man who died from mesothelioma caused by his exposure to asbestos fibers.
• A doctor in a breach of contract and defamation suit against a hospital and two colleagues.
• A couple after a group of doctors and other medical professionals failed to diagnose cancer for more than a year.
• The family of a teenager who died after being given too much sedative following surgery.
• A couple after the husband was injured in an accident with a dump truck.
• A woman whose child was born with severe brain injury caused during childbirth.
• North Carolina residents in the nation’s first Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) contamination trial.
• A woman and her family after doctors failed to diagnose breast cancer.
• The parents of a child who died from the failure to diagnose an easily treatable condition.
• The family of a man who died from failure to diagnose and treat a stroke.
• A minority shareholder who was shut out by majority shareholders in a closely held corporation.
• An attorney and his firm who were accused of legal malpractice.

Rankings

Regional

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tier
1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Tier
1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Practice Areas

Aldous Law LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 2 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Aldous Law LLP proudly has 2 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
Spinning circle
{{ practiceAreaName }}
{{ lawyer.FirstName[0] }}{{ lawyer.LastName[0] }}
{{ lawyer.Locations[0].City }}{{lawyer.Locations[0].StateCode ? ', ' + lawyer.Locations[0].StateCode : '' }}

Firm News

Spinning circle
November 7, 2024
Aldous\Walker Earns Repeat Tier 1 Recognition from Best Law Firms for 2025
Read Article Aldous\Walker Earns Repeat Tier 1 Recognition from Best Law Firms for 2025
September 17, 2024
Charla Aldous and Brent Walker Named Among Top Lawyers in Texas
Read Article Charla Aldous and Brent Walker Named Among Top Lawyers in Texas
August 15, 2024
Aldous\Walker Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
Read Article Aldous\Walker Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
August 6, 2024
Aldous\Walker Selected Among Top 3 Dallas Personal Injury Law Firms by Texas Lawyer Readers
Read Article Aldous\Walker Selected Among Top 3 Dallas Personal Injury Law Firms by Texas Lawyer Readers
June 28, 2024
Eleanor Aldous and Caleb Miller Ranked Among Nation’s Top Young Lawyers
Read Article Eleanor Aldous and Caleb Miller Ranked Among Nation’s Top Young Lawyers
May 14, 2024
Aldous\Walker Attorney Caleb Miller Selected as Rising Star of the Plaintiffs Bar by The National Law Journal
Read Article Aldous\Walker Attorney Caleb Miller Selected as Rising Star of the Plaintiffs Bar by The National Law Journal

Awards

Aldous Law LLP is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Aldous Law LLP has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Aldous Law LLP continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
Best Law Firms, 2025: Tier 1 rankings in the Dallas Metro Area in the areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs.

Best Lawyers in America

- Charla Aldous, 2003-2025

- Brent Walker, 2017-2025

Find the Best Law Firms
Search for a Law Firm
Search our directory of over 16,000 firms across the Globe.
Search
Is Your Law Firm Ranked?
Enhance your firm's reputation and visibility with our marketing opportunities.
Marketing Opportunities
Ranked Practice Areas
See the practice areas included in our Best Law Firms research.
Practice Areas